Mitchell Henry (84) works through warm-ups with the team during practice on Sept. 7, 2015. The Denver Broncos prepare for their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Dove Valley in Englewood on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015.

“It is with great sadness that we learned of Mitchell’s passing this morning,” Western Kentucky director of athletics Todd Stewart said in a statement Friday. “Mitchell was as committed to his teammates, his University, his friends and his family as anyone you will ever find, and we were so fortunate to have him as part of our Hilltopper family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his lovely wife Madison, and all of those who were blessed to have known Mitchell.”

In the Broncos locker room, Henry was friendly and welcoming during his short time with the team. Former teammates held Henry in high regards, including his former Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty who posted an emotional statement about him on Twitter Friday.

Cameron Wolfe is a Tennessee Titans reporter for ESPN. He was formerly the Broncos and NFL beat reporter for The Denver Post from 2015-17. He left the Houston Chronicle to join The Post in 2015. Wolfe is a graduate of the University of Houston and Sports Journalism Institute.

A 38-yard catch by Emmanuel Sanders and a 30-yard reception by Courtland Sutton set up Brandon McManus’ 34-yard field goal as time expired Sunday, giving the Broncos a 23-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.